`old` in Spanish

old

1. adjective
   • having lived for many years
     
     viejo

     He is an old man. — Él es un hombre viejo.

     anciano

     The old woman walked slowly. — La anciana caminaba despacio.
   • existing for a long time
     
     antiguo

     This is an old building. — Este es un edificio antiguo.

     viejo

     I found an old book. — Encontré un libro viejo.
   • [colloquial, affectionate], used to refer to someone fondly
     
     viejo [colloquial, affectionate]

     How's the old man doing? — ¿Cómo está el viejo?
   • [dated, colloquial], former or previous
     
     ex [colloquial, dated]

     I ran into my old boss. — Me encontré con mi exjefe.

     anterior

     My old address was in Madrid. — Mi dirección anterior estaba en Madrid.
   • [idiomatic, colloquial], used for emphasis or familiarity
     
     viejo [idiomatic, colloquial]

     Good old times! — ¡Viejos tiempos!